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Jyutpingseon4 hau5
Yalesèuhn háuh
Definition
Mellow, rich, and pure in flavor or aroma.
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How it's used
Primarily used to describe the complex, full-bodied profile of aged beverages like wine, whiskey, or high-quality tea. It implies a sense of depth and maturity rather than just intensity. While it can technically describe a person's character or voice, it is almost exclusively reserved for sensory experiences involving taste and smell in daily life.
Examples
This bottle of red wine has a mellow and rich taste.
Do you like drinking tea that is this mellow and rich?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe food that is simply heavy or greasy, as it specifically denotes a refined, balanced richness. Using it for something like fried chicken would sound unnatural to native speakers.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
